Chenin Blanc Taste Off. A Grape That Deserves More Respect

Chenin Blanc Taste Off. A Grape That Deserves More Respect – Episode #445

April 16, 2008

Chenin Blanc is a little grape that can make some very fun and even serious wines, Please search out a little Chenin and sit back and see what Gary Vaynerchuk thinks!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Dry Creek Chenin BlancNapa Chenin Blanc
2006 Francois Chidaine Touraine BlancTouraine
2007 Cederberg Chenin BlancSouth African Chenin Blanc

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April 17, 2008

foulmouthpoet
had some chenin blanc for the first and last time in santa barbara at a vineyard called buttonwood. tasty. can’t remember it much, i was not much of a wine drinker then. however, i enjoyed it enough to buy a few bottles.
April 17, 2008

KennyMac
QOTD: Inniskillin Okanagan Valley BC Chenin Blanc with mango butter chicken from our local Indian restaurant. Very good.
April 17, 2008

RickD
its been a long time since I’ve had the CB – but I’ll get a couple bots for my next tasting
April 17, 2008

David Cole
Hey, I like it! Your making folks get out of their box!! I remember my folks drinking C Blanc in the late 70’s and early 80’s from Napa. But out here in Cali, the white that rules is Chard! And I’ve been really trying other whites, because I am getting tired of the prices these folks want for Chard!! It’s crazy money when the wine by the glass program’s are loaded with $9-$20 per glass Chards!!

I’m going to sent this link to about 10-20 restaurants I know, they need to put some C Blanc on the list for summer!
April 17, 2008

plonkdumper
last CB was McKinley Springs, from Horse Heaven Hills WA – Most on point domestic Chenin i’ve had – for $14! – Trademark nose like in aged Savennieres, of honeycomb and clean swimming pool. Unmistakable and captivating. Most memorable was ‘90 Coulee de Serrant -peanuts and cocktail sauce!!! Keep Bringin’ Chenin Thunder !
April 17, 2008

Tim
You have almost convinced me that I need to stop being sooo snobby to white wines. I may have to go find a bottle of chenin blanc this weekend, since I have never tried one before.

Thanks Gary!
April 17, 2008

MagnumGourmet
QOTD – Go Figure…I looked back through the last four years of consumed bottles, and out of 750 consumed not a single Chenin Blanc. Guess that I have a wine that I need to try.
April 17, 2008

soulgroove
did you say singaporean food? “singap—-”

Hahahahaha… shoutout by someone from Singapore here!

QOTD: Sadly none. Will try to find some soon…
April 17, 2008

Wes M
As a relative newbie to wine I haven’t had a Chenin Blanc yet. It is certainly on my list especially the Cederberg.
great energy today GV!!
April 17, 2008

Hamid Z
QOTD: The last one I’ve had is actually the one I will be drinking tomorrow. haha “new technologies” to ban people who don’t post.
April 17, 2008

dtazzman
Great show…Never tasted any Chenin Blanc but I am looking forward to tasting it now.
April 17, 2008

margaux's
hey, not had one recently, but ready to certainly try,try again.
April 17, 2008

jahlove
QOTD: Few months ago I had a 2006 Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc. It was very good.
April 17, 2008

Kevin Envik
i havent yet but i have an inniskillin chenin blanc in my room that ill probably get around to next week
April 17, 2008

Thomas
QOTD none
April 17, 2008

john
leaving a comment so i can watch the next episode …. kinda weird to have to post to be able to enjoy your show ( which I love ). anyway good luck on your book sales. QOTD not tried any c. blac.
April 17, 2008

TWofPasadena
Ok, gee whiz. If you’re gonna be that way about it…

QOTD: I don’t think I’ve had a Chenin Blanc. So there.
April 17, 2008

Kirk (AKA: slave2thevine)
I love seeing one of my favorite whites on your show…I think the last “over the top” Chennin I had was the ‘05 Baumard Quarts de Chaume. I have a bottle of ‘05 Champalou in my fridge right now waiting for the next day when I’m ready for a white….good stuff….good stuff.
April 17, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – Um… maybe from Pine Ridge?
April 17, 2008

Adam J
QOTD: MAN Vintners 2007 Chenin Blanc.

It’s really sweet and fruity. I’ll have to try some more of them to test out this versatility thing.
April 17, 2008

HandsomeReg
QOTD: My favorite Chenin Blanc would be Chateau Moncontour. It’s a Vouvray but it’s made with 100% Chenin Blanc from the Loire region.
April 17, 2008

Andrew
Chateau de Vaults Savennieres.
April 17, 2008

Robert C
Cool episode. Would like to try this varietal at my winery. Too bad it has such a negative association with jug wine.
April 17, 2008

Raffy
The varietal sounds great for Philippine cuisine – will try to find it here. What’s the best temp to serve it? considering our weather is like 32 to 38 deg C in the summer.
April 17, 2008

GenericGuy
QOTD: Never had one. Guess I need to expand my palette some more.